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Safer Spring Break Preview
Elbert Esguerra
Issue date: 3/25/08 Section: News
As students anticipate spring break less than a week away, Student Health and Counseling Services wants to ensure they also keep safety as a priority.
Throughout this week, SHCS is hosting various events to promote awareness for a safer spring break. The marquee event will be held on Wednesday at Clarke Field House, with a lecture performance entitled "J-Spot: A Sex Educator Tells All" and renowned sex educator Jay Friedman.
According to Health Educator Cathy Nguyen, "I've seen him perform at a San Francisco conference and he was very entertaining. I think students will find the performance educational and funny and I hope that they will be able to walk away with more knowledge about sex and healthy relationships."
Today, the campus is having a survivor fair that includes a number of activities such as a walk-the-line DUI checkpoint and alcohol screenings. SHCS is handing out pledge kits on Thursday encouraging students not to drink and drive and will be giving free pizza with it for a safer spring break.
"While spring offers a fun and enjoyable week away from school, college students need to be aware of safe and responsible activities," said Tracey Armold. "Just because we have the capability to drink alcohol, doesn't actually make us adults, it's how we conduct ourselves and how we are held accountable as well."
For years, spring break has been notorious for its high levels of excess drinking and sexuality. However, recent studies have shown a change in trends. A Nielsen Media study shows 84% of college students drank responsibly and 90% think providing community service projects to college students is a good way to spend their spring break.
Some of the more infamous destinations for student retreats include Las Vegas, Fort Lauderdale, Rosarito, and Cabo San Lucas. Over the past weekend, police arrested three young men in Daytona Beach, Florida for detonating an explosion at local hotel terrace. The blast mildly injured a nearby family, according to the Daytona Beach News-Journal.
On March 15, authorities halted the Spring Fling event hosted by Associated Students Incorporated abruptly due to rambunctious activities by many of attendees. Reports onboard the San Diego yacht of underage drinking and detrimental behavior by a number of underage students surfaced and forced the event back to shore.
Locally, San Diego City Attorney Michael Aguirre specifically addressed students and warned them of the alcohol ban on all San Diego beaches.
"San Diego city beaches are now alcohol free," Aguirre said in a letter sent out to 20 nearby universities in California, Arizona, and Colorado. "Violating this law can put a real damper on your entire spring break." First time offenders could be fined up to $250 and repeat offenders as much as $1000.
Throughout this week, SHCS is hosting various events to promote awareness for a safer spring break. The marquee event will be held on Wednesday at Clarke Field House, with a lecture performance entitled "J-Spot: A Sex Educator Tells All" and renowned sex educator Jay Friedman.
According to Health Educator Cathy Nguyen, "I've seen him perform at a San Francisco conference and he was very entertaining. I think students will find the performance educational and funny and I hope that they will be able to walk away with more knowledge about sex and healthy relationships."
Today, the campus is having a survivor fair that includes a number of activities such as a walk-the-line DUI checkpoint and alcohol screenings. SHCS is handing out pledge kits on Thursday encouraging students not to drink and drive and will be giving free pizza with it for a safer spring break.
"While spring offers a fun and enjoyable week away from school, college students need to be aware of safe and responsible activities," said Tracey Armold. "Just because we have the capability to drink alcohol, doesn't actually make us adults, it's how we conduct ourselves and how we are held accountable as well."
For years, spring break has been notorious for its high levels of excess drinking and sexuality. However, recent studies have shown a change in trends. A Nielsen Media study shows 84% of college students drank responsibly and 90% think providing community service projects to college students is a good way to spend their spring break.
Some of the more infamous destinations for student retreats include Las Vegas, Fort Lauderdale, Rosarito, and Cabo San Lucas. Over the past weekend, police arrested three young men in Daytona Beach, Florida for detonating an explosion at local hotel terrace. The blast mildly injured a nearby family, according to the Daytona Beach News-Journal.
On March 15, authorities halted the Spring Fling event hosted by Associated Students Incorporated abruptly due to rambunctious activities by many of attendees. Reports onboard the San Diego yacht of underage drinking and detrimental behavior by a number of underage students surfaced and forced the event back to shore.
Locally, San Diego City Attorney Michael Aguirre specifically addressed students and warned them of the alcohol ban on all San Diego beaches.
"San Diego city beaches are now alcohol free," Aguirre said in a letter sent out to 20 nearby universities in California, Arizona, and Colorado. "Violating this law can put a real damper on your entire spring break." First time offenders could be fined up to $250 and repeat offenders as much as $1000.
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